Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy

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What are renewable energy resources?

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Energy resources that are replenished naturally over relatively short periods of time, such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy.

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What are nonrenewable energy resources?

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Energy resources that are available in limited supplies and cannot be replenished in a short time, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give two examples of nonrenewable resources.

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Coal and Oil.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy generated by using heated water or steam from the Earth to power a turbine that generates electricity.

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What is the main characteristic of renewable resources?

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They are replenished naturally over relatively short periods of time.

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What percentage of US energy comes from renewable resources?

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Less than 10%.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun's rays, which can be converted into electricity or heat.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy generated by converting the kinetic energy of wind into mechanical power or electricity.

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy produced from organic materials, such as plant and animal waste.

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Energy generated by using the flow of water to turn turbines that produce electricity.